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The pursuit of happiness is a most ridiculous phrase; if you pursue happiness you'll never find it.
The pursuit of happiness is a most ridiculous phrase; if you pursue happiness you'll never find it.
Happiness resides not in possessions and not in gold, the feeling of happiness dwells in the soul. -Democritus.
Happiness resides not in possessions and not in gold, the feeling of happiness dwells in the soul. -Democritus.
What can be happier than for a man, conscious of virtuous acts,
and content with liberty, to despise all read more
What can be happier than for a man, conscious of virtuous acts,
and content with liberty, to despise all human affairs?
[Lat., Quid enim est melius quam memoria recte factorum, et
libertate contentum negligere humana?]
He who is overly attached to his family members experiences fear and sorrow, for the root of all grief is read more
He who is overly attached to his family members experiences fear and sorrow, for the root of all grief is attachment. Thus one should discard attachment to be happy.
What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. These are but trifles, to be sure; but, scattered along life's read more
What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. These are but trifles, to be sure; but, scattered along life's pathway, the good they do is inconceivable.
All who would win joy, must share it; happiness was born a twin. Anon -Lord Byron.
All who would win joy, must share it; happiness was born a twin. Anon -Lord Byron.
Even when we have physical hardships, we can be very happy.
Even when we have physical hardships, we can be very happy.
Happiness is good health and a bad memory.
Happiness is good health and a bad memory.
Our nation was founded on the principals of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Our nation was founded on the principals of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
